Official NIH ITRA Thread

[Espadaleader]

Hello everyone! I'm a new IRTA planning to start on June 2nd at the NHLBI. How is the process going for everyone?

 

[stranger1]

If you don't mind me asking, how did you get your offer? Did you contact PIs or did they contact you?

 

[crying]

I'm having a really tough time. :|

 

[S100B]

PM me know if you need any help finding labs!

 

[Espadaleader]

I contacted PIs directly. They will almost never seek you out.

 

[Espadaleader]

I emailed 30+ got about 12 responses got 2 interviews and 1 offer.

 

[areserine]

I also contacted labs. I think I contacted 40-50 before I got a position. I'll be starting in June or July at the NCI.

 

[TheShaker]

I'm starting to write my emails right now. It gets a bit tedious trying to find something original to say to each PI. I'm mostly applying to NIEHS and a few NIAID so I might not end up in Bethesda (if I even get in at all).